The best way to achieve a gorgeous, green lawn is to go slow and steady throughout the season

By Beth Newcomb

With product costs continuing to rise, many lawn fertilization companies are switching to an all-liquid application schedule to save money. But EverGreen Turf Solutions is committed to offering granular fertilizer as its main method for infusing lawns with the nutrients.

“It’s not that liquid fertilizers don’t work,” says Correy Petz, owner of the Valley City-based lawn beautification company. “It’s just that when they are applied, they create an immediate surge in lawn growth. Essentially, all of the benefits are released at once, so your lawn reacts accordingly. But once the surge is over, there isn’t anything left to feed the lawn.”

Evergreen’s specific blend of granular fertilizer, he says, is a slow-release method, allowing the vital elements every lawn needs to stay green to penetrate the soil gradually, without that burst of growth. “With our slow-release granular fertilizer, there’s a six-week absorption rate, versus a liquid with immediate absorption,” Correy explains.

And the type of slow-release granular fertilizer matters, he adds. With release times varying from 30 to 60 to 90 days, Correy says a 60-day release is the formula EverGreen uses. “That way, the effects of each application taper off gradually,” he notes.

How Much Fertilizer is Too Much?
A granular fertilizer in conjunction with EverGreen’s six-application seasonal recommendation will keep your lawn looking spectacular in early spring and beyond.

Correy says some people are still under the notion that lawn fertilization is a 3-4 times a year activity, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

“It’s best to be on a six-application schedule,” he notes. “Every month, starting in the spring, there’s a new threat to the beauty of your lawn. One month it’s dandelions, the next it’s clover, then crab grass. There’s always something.”

Saving Money
Although industry prices continue to skyrocket, EverGreen is committed to offering its customers the highest quality product with a professional application and the greatest value.

“We price appropriately and use the right amount and right type of product,” Correy says. “We know people price shop, but it’s important to know that price isn’t the only factor to consider. If you aren’t getting a quality application, you’re just throwing your money away. We don’t cut corners just to be cheaper.”

Correy says having the right type of granular fertilizer and the right amount applied to your lawn saves money in the long run. “Instead of paying for liquid applications that don’t produce results, we offer a greater value by getting it right the first time,” he says.

“We’ve been in business for 12 years, so our knowledge of the industry is unsurpassed,” he shares. “We’re experts at this, and we help to educate our customers on what will work for their particular lawncare needs while also providing genuine value. If your fertilizer doesn’t produce the results you need, you’re just throwing your money out the window.”

“Some people feel that going with a big commercial company eliminates any risks, but we provide a higher level of security—and more,” he shares. “Our hearts are in this. It’s our livelihood and we care passionately about the service we provide.”

Headquartered in Valley City, locally owned and operated EverGreen Turf Solutions creates lush lawns all over Medina, Summit and Cuyahoga Counties. For more information and an instant quote, call 330-662-0123 or visit MyEvergreenTurf.com. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EverGreen offers a money-saving fertilization program that lasts all season and ranges from five to six applications.